School Assembly News Headlines: 31 December 2025

National News

1. PM Narendra Modi Meets Economists Ahead Of Union Budget 2026-27 Likely To Be Presented February 1
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1. PM Modi held consultations with economists and sector experts on December 30, 2025.

2. Supreme Court Issues SOP To Set Timelines For Lawyers Submitting Arguments, Aiming Faster Justice Delivery Nationwide
The Supreme Court of India issued a standard operating procedure fixing timelines for oral arguments and written notes. Chief Justice Surya Kant said the move aims faster hearings and efficiency.

3. India PM Calls For Diplomacy And Peace Amid Reports Linked To Russian President Vladimir Putin Residence Incident
Prime Minister Modi responded to reports by urging restraint and dialogue. He emphasised diplomatic engagement as the most effective route towards lasting peace and regional stability between Russia and Ukraine. 

4. Indian Prime Minister Condoles Death Of Bangladesh’s First Woman Premier Khaleda Zia Ahead Of February 12 Elections
Narendra Modi expressed condolences on Khaleda Zia’s death in Dhaka at 80. He acknowledged her role in India-Bangladesh relations. Her passing comes weeks before Bangladesh’s February 12 general elections.

5. India Enters New AI Era With IndiaAI Mission, ₹10,300 Crore Budget And 38,000 GPUs Deployed Nationwide
India has allocated over ₹10,300 crore under the IndiaAI Mission for five years. Around 38,000 GPUs are deployed to build self-reliant AI infrastructure, boost startups, and expand AI use across agriculture, health, education, and governance.

6. S. Jaishankar To Visit Dhaka To Atten Funeral Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Dhaka to attend Begum
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Dhaka to attend Begum Khaleda Zia’s funeral. He will represent the Government and people of India, reflecting diplomatic respect and bilateral ties with Bangladesh.

1. Union Home Minister Amit Shah Expresses Confidence BJP Will Form Government With Two-Third Majority In West Bengal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said BJP aims a two-third majority in West Bengal elections. He cited rise from 3 seats in 2016 to 77 in 2021 and 41 percent vote share in 2019 polls.

2. Kerala Imposes Strict Containment Measures In Alappuzha After Avian Flu Confirmation From NIV Pune
Strict measures were enforced in Alappuzha district after avian flu detection. Authorities ordered culling of poultry within one-kilometre radius. Around 28,000 birds were culled in two days to contain the outbreak.

3. UP CM Yogi Adityanath Calls 2026 Decisive For Uttar Pradesh Becoming Global Hub For AI And Digital Economy
Yogi Adityanath said 2026 will shape Uttar Pradesh tech’s future. He highlighted AI growth, digital economy expansion, strong governance, and investor trust, calling 2025 a foundation year for innovation. 

4. Jammu And Kashmir On Maximum Alert With Enhanced Security Checks And Monitoring Ahead Of New Year Celebrations
Security forces intensified checking at party venues, entry points, and major roads across Jammu and Kashmir. Acting on intelligence, J&K Police SOG recovered an unidentified drone from Mendhar sector in Poonch district.

1. Bangladesh Politics In Focus After Former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia’s Death, Son Tarique Rahman Emerges Key Leader
Begum Khaleda Zia died at 80 in Dhaka’s Evercare Hospital on Tuesday morning. Her son Tarique Rahman, recently returned from exile, has declared candidacy for February general elections.

2. India And China End 2025 On Positive Note As Dialogue Resumes After Eastern Ladakh Border Standoff
India and China moved towards normalisation after ending the Ladakh face-off in October 2024. NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi resumed talks to rebuild ties after Galwan tensions.

3. Israel To Confer Israel Prize For Peace On US President Donald Trump In 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the Israel Prize for Peace will be awarded to Donald Trump in 2026. Trump becomes the first non-Israeli recipient in the award’s 80-year history.

4. Southeast Asian Neighbours Reach Ceasefire Agreement After 20 Days, Marking Step Toward Stability And Regional Peace
The ceasefire began on Saturday, pausing border tensions after prolonged clashes. The agreement follows earlier mediation efforts by Donald Trump and Anwar Ibrahim, reflecting renewed focus on dialogue and long-term regional stability.

1. Shafali Verma Climbs To Sixth In ICC Women’s T20I Rankings After Strong Half-Century Performances
Shafali Verma moved up four places to sixth in ICC Women’s T20I rankings. The 21-year-old scored 69*, 79*, and 79 in matches against Sri Lanka at Thiruvananthapuram.

2. Shrachi Bengal Tigers Begin Women’s HIL 2025-26 with Narrow Win Over JSW Soorma Hockey Club
Shrachi Bengal Tigers defeated JSW Soorma Hockey Club 1-0 in Ranchi. Agustina Gorzelany’s 11th-minute drag flick and strong defence sealed the opening-match victory.


3. India Women Face Sri Lanka In Final T20I At Thiruvananthapuram Aiming Clean Sweep Of Five Match Series
India Women’s Cricket Team will play Sri Lanka in the fifth T20I at Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, at 7 PM. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India leads the series 4–0.


4. FIFA Receives Record 150 Million Ticket Requests For 2026 World Cup Hosted In USA Canada Mexico
FIFA reported over 150 million ticket requests during the Random Selection Draw phase. The phase began on December 11 and runs until January 13, setting a new World Cup ticketing record midway.

1. India Plans CPI Methodology Rejig And Monetary Policy Review In 2026 Amid Stable Retail Inflation Trends
Retail inflation based on CPI stayed within RBI’s 2–6 percent range. Lower food prices and GST cuts on 400 items aided stability, raising prospects of another rate cut in coming months.

2. Russian Crude Oil Supplies To India Fall To Three-Year Low Despite Reliance Resuming Purchases
Russian oil imports to India may average 1.1 million barrels per day in December, lowest since November 2022. Volumes could rise in 2026 after Reliance Industries Limited resumed buying.

3. India’s Supply Chain Concerns Intensify Ahead Of Union Budget 2026 As Imports Rise And China Dependence Persists
As Union Budget 2026 approaches, India faces rising imports and a widening trade gap. Dependence on China continues across electronics, machinery, chemicals, and capital goods despite domestic manufacturing efforts.

1. NTA To Conduct UGC NET December 2025 Exam From December 31, Two Shifts Scheduled Till January 7 2026
National Testing Agency will begin UGC NET 2025 on December 31. Exams run till January 7, 2026. Paper I and II held together in a three-hour single session.

2. BSEB Announces Class 12 Practical Exam Dates 2026, Admit Cards Released For Home Science And Arts Subjects
Bihar School Examination Board will conduct Class 12 practical exams from January 10 to 20, 2026. Admit cards are available online. Students must download hall tickets by January 9, 2026.

3. KVS-NVS Tier 1 Admit Cards Expected Soon After Exam City Intimation Slips Released For Candidates
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti will release Tier 1 admit cards soon. Candidates can check allotted exam cities online. Exam city slips are not required at centres.

4. Ministry of Education Announces PM-Yuva 3.0 Results, 43 Book Propasals Selected in 22 Indian Languages and English
Under PM-YUVA 3.0, 43 proposals were chosen for six-month mentorship by eminent scholars. The scheme offers ₹50,000 monthly scholarship and 10 percent lifetime royalty to young authors.